Information on "Weapons Programs" and "Middle East"
May 2013
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31 May 2013
Iran Sanctions
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper analyzes the effectiveness of US and international sanctions against Iran. More on «Iran Sanctions» -
28 May 2013
Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
A priority of Obama Administration policy has been to reduce the perceived threat posed to a broad range of US interests by Iran, in particular by Iran’s advancing nuclear program. More on «Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses» -
1 May 2013
Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations
Author: Jonathan Medalia, Paul Belkin, Shirley A Kan, Jim Zanotti, Paul K Kerr, Derek E Mix, Mary Beth Nikitin
Publisher: US Government
This report describes the organizations controlling research and development (R&D) on nuclear weapons in nine nations (China, France, India, Pakistan, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, North Korea and Israel). More on «Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations» -
May 2013
Game Off-Base - NATO and Iran's Nuclear File
Author: Barbara Korte
Publisher: NATO School
How can NATO constructively deal with Iran? This paper provides an assessment of the current developments in Iran’s political system, foreign policy, and strategic environment, including relations with regional and international actors. More on «Game Off-Base - NATO and Iran's Nuclear File »
April 2013
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11 Apr 2013
The Sources of Iranian Conduct
Author: Ray Takeyh
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In his testimony, the speaker discusses Iran's political history and how it influences the Islamic Republic's commitment to its nuclear program and radical ties. More on «The Sources of Iranian Conduct»
March 2013
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4 Mar 2013
Early March 2013 Update: The Iranian Situation
Author: Ephraim Asculai
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief provides an update of issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program. More on «Early March 2013 Update: The Iranian Situation»
February 2013
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25 Feb 2013
Spider Web: The Making and Unmaking of Iran Sanctions
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report analyzes both the origins and scope of sanctions imposed on Iran but also to use this specific instance to offer broader lessons for the general sanctions debate. More on «Spider Web: The Making and Unmaking of Iran Sanctions» -
25 Feb 2013
Outlining a Possible Deal with Iran
Author: Ephraim Asculai
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This policy brief outlines the critical and, according to the author, not essentially incompatible components of both sides that could conceivably form the basis for a future nuclear agreement between the US and Iran. More on «Outlining a Possible Deal with Iran» -
20 Feb 2013
The United States and Israel
Author: Udi Dekel
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief discusses the importance of close strategic cooperation of Israel with the US. More on «The United States and Israel» -
Feb 2013
Atomic Kingdom: If Iran Builds the Bomb, Will Saudi Arabia Be Next?
Author: Colin H Kahl, Melissa G Dalton, Matthew Irvine
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This report examines the likelihood that Saudi Arabia will pursue nuclear weapons if Tehran succeeds in its quest for the bomb. More on «Atomic Kingdom: If Iran Builds the Bomb, Will Saudi Arabia Be Next?»
